Google has launched the first Android 16 beta to developers and early adopters, providing insight into what the OS will bring later this year. A post on the official Android Developers Blog reveals multiple quality-of-life changes, such as ending screen orientation and resizability restrictions for apps "on large screens."

Android 16’s first public beta will start rolling out later today, bringing with it dynamic lockscreen notifications for ride-sharing and food delivery, following yesterday’s reveal of a similar feature in Samsung’s Galaxy S25 phones.

Perplexity has released an AI-powered assistant for Android, competing with Google Gemini to perform multi-app actions and more.

Despite Apple initially promising a 2024 release, the Android Automotive rival, CarPlay 2, has now been delayed indefinitely.

Android 16 Beta 1 is rolling out with major improvements to how apps render on large screens and a new notification type called Live Updates

The Android 16 beta is available now on all Google Pixel devices from the Pixel 6 onward, plus the Pixel Tablet.

Google's new Identity Check feature for Android 15 phones will protect sensitive data if the handset is lost or stolen.

Google is rolling out Android 15's Identity Check feature to Pixel devices to let you know when your phone is outside a trusted place.

Android users who use assistive devices can anticipate in a new era of connection and control, right on their phone. New to the Samsung Galaxy S25 and harnessing its wireless audio LE Audio tech, Android will be adding next generation Bluetooth connectivity compatible with GN Hearing and Oticon Intent hearing aid devices.

Perplexity has turned its AI “answer engine” into a mobile assistant on Android. The new assistant can answer general questions and perform tasks on your behalf, such as writing an email, setting a reminder,

This partnership between Google and HTC signals a new era of innovation in XR technology, setting the stage for an intriguing battle in the world of virtual and augmented reality.